How does acetic acid behave as an acid in water?

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anor277
Jan 2, 2017

In aqueous solution, acetic acid is #"monoprotic............"#

Explanation:

And thus we can represent its ionization as........

#H_3C-CO_2H(aq) + H_2O(l) rarr H_3C-CO_2^(-) + H_3O^+#

Of course, the equilibrium lies strongly to the left. From memory, #K_a=10^(-4.76)#.

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